Home / 528.03-791.59-373.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 791.59 and 373.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 791.59 and 373.47 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 791.59 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/791.59 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 791.59 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 295,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,635.12/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.